51 st National Council Session Girl Scout Council Central New York October 30-November 2, 2008 Indianapolis Indiana

Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouting ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar la confianza en si mismas, el valor y los principios para hacer del mundo un mejor lugar.

GSCCNY National Council Delegates Elected 6/08 Megan S., Girl Scout Ambassador, Liverpool NY Sarah L., College Girl Scout, Canisius College, Cicero NY Judy Prosser, Board President, Hannibal NY Sue Stewart, CEO, Syracuse NY Alternate Delegates (not present): Julia C., Girl Scout Ambassador, Onondaga NY Laura M. Madelone, Board, 1 st VP, Oneonta NY 3

Convention Visitors Gordon Prosser, Lifetime Member JoAnn Lang, Lifetime Member Laura Reynolds, Lifetime Member Bev Crim, Lifetime Member Jean Matson, Lifetime Member Georgia Gilbert, Lifetime Member Dianne Stancato, GSCCNY Staff 4

Highlights Democratic process in action Elected new national Board Retirement and inspirational moments with Patricia Diaz Dennis- outgoing National Board President Adopted amendments to the Girl Scout Constitution Girl Scout Historical Archives Sessions 9,000+ Girl Scouts of all ages from all parts of the country Performances by Teresa, and teen singers Girl Scout Leadership Conference Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Celebration Indianapolis Children’s Museum Girl Scout night 2011 National Convention in Houston Texas 5

GSCCNY Highlights Girl Scout Boutique recognized as “best practice”, with displays in the GSUSA merchandise area West End Geddes Troop Poster on display in hallway to convention center National Parliamentarian, Ann Homer from central New York area 6

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